Access Boone County Civil Court Records
Boone County civil court records are filed and stored at the Clerk's office in Lebanon. The county sits just northwest of Indianapolis and has a growing population of about 78,800 residents. Civil cases in Boone County go through the Circuit Court and Superior Courts, and the clerk keeps all the files from these cases at the courthouse. You can search Boone County civil court records online for free with the state MyCase tool, or go to the clerk's office in person to look through case files and get copies. Most records are public and available to anyone who asks.
Boone County Quick Facts
Boone County Clerk of Courts
The Boone County Clerk handles all civil court records in the county. This office files new cases, stores court papers, and gives out copies to the public. The clerk's office is at 212 Courthouse Square in Lebanon. You can walk in during business hours and ask for any civil court record by name or case number. Staff will pull the file and let you look through it at the counter.
Copies of Boone County civil court records cost $1 per page. Certified copies add $3 per document on top of the page fee. The office takes cash, check, and money order. Call ahead at (765) 482-3510 to check if a file is ready. The fax line is (765) 482-3761 for written requests. The Boone County government website has general info on county offices and services. You can also visit the Boone County court page on the state judicial site for details on court divisions and judges.
Below is a screenshot of the Boone County government website, which has links to county offices and court info.
The county site provides general contact info and links to local government services in Boone County.
| Address | 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (765) 482-3510 |
| Fax | (765) 482-3761 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Search Boone County Civil Records Online
The MyCase portal is the best free way to search Boone County civil court records online. This state tool covers all 92 Indiana counties and runs around the clock. No account is needed. Type the last name first, then the first name. Add a wildcard with the asterisk key for partial name matches. The system shows up to 1,000 results per search.
Boone County uses county code 06 in the state case number format. A typical case number starts with 06C01 or 06D01. The rest tells you the year, case type, and sequence number. If you have the full case number, that is the quickest path to a specific Boone County civil court record. The results page shows case summaries, party names, hearing dates, and filing info. Click any case to see the full detail page with all the info the system has on file.
The state courts site has a page that covers the Boone County court structure and provides more info on the judges and case types handled in the area.
This page from the state courts site shows the court divisions and their responsibilities in Boone County.
Note: Online records may not have every document from the case file, so visit the clerk in Lebanon for the complete record.
How to Get Boone County Civil Court Records
You can get copies of civil court records from Boone County three ways. In person is the fastest option. Go to 212 Courthouse Square in Lebanon during office hours. Bring a photo ID and give the clerk the name or case number. Staff will pull the file and make copies while you wait. Standard copies are $1 per page, and certified copies cost $3 more per document.
For mail requests, write to the Boone County Clerk at 212 Courthouse Square, Lebanon, IN 46052. Include the case number or party names, what type of case it is, and your return address. Put in a check or money order for the copy fees, payable to the Boone County Clerk. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope so they can mail copies back. Mail requests for Boone County civil court records take about 5 to 10 business days. Under IC 5-14-3, the state Access to Public Records Act, the clerk must handle your request within a set time frame and cite a legal reason if they deny access. The how to request records page has full info on each method.
Boone County Civil Court System
Boone County has a Circuit Court and Superior Courts. The Circuit Court handles a broad range of civil cases. The Superior Courts pick up the rest, which includes small claims, family law, and various other civil disputes. All of these courts produce civil court records that the Boone County clerk stores at the courthouse in Lebanon.
Common civil case types in Boone County include contract disputes, personal injury claims, property cases, and debt collection. Divorce, custody, and child support cases also go through the civil courts. Small claims under the state dollar limit use a simpler filing process with less paperwork, but they still create public records that anyone can request. Each civil court record in Boone County holds every document filed during the case. The complaint, the answer, motions, discovery papers, and the final judgment all become part of the file.
The county has seen strong population growth in recent years, which means more civil filings passing through the Boone County courts each year. The court system has kept pace with this growth, and the clerk's office in Lebanon manages an increasing volume of civil court records.
Public Access Rules for Boone County
Administrative Rule 9 sets the rules for public access to court records in Indiana. Under this rule, most civil court records in Boone County are open. You do not need to be part of the case, and you do not need a reason to ask for records. The clerk must let you view or copy any file that has not been sealed or excluded.
Excluded records include adoption files, mental health cases, and some juvenile matters. Social Security numbers and similar personal identifiers are removed from public copies of Boone County civil court records. IC 5-14-3 also protects your right to access public records in the county. If a request is denied, the clerk must tell you which law allows the denial. You can challenge a denial by filing a complaint with the public access counselor or the court. The court records rules page has the full text of these access rules.
Legal Help in Boone County
Indiana Legal Help is a free site with guides, forms, and self-help tools for people who need to handle civil court matters on their own. It covers common issues like debt, family law, and housing disputes. The site can connect Boone County residents with legal aid groups that handle cases at no cost if you qualify based on income.
The Indiana courts website has standard forms for civil filings that you can print at home. It also lists contact info for every court in the state. The Indiana State Bar has a lawyer referral service that covers Boone County and the surrounding area. Because of the county's location near Indianapolis, residents also have access to legal aid offices in the metro area that serve central Indiana. The public records page on the state courts site walks through how to request civil court records from any Indiana county, including Boone County.
Cities in Boone County
Boone County includes Lebanon, Zionsville, Whitestown, Thorntown, and several other communities. Lebanon is the county seat and the hub for court services. All residents of these areas file civil cases at the Boone County courts in Lebanon. Civil court records for every city and town in the county are held at the clerk's office at 212 Courthouse Square.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Boone County in central Indiana. Make sure you know which county handles your case before you file. Civil court records for each area are kept at their own clerk's office.